Basil (greens) – calorie content and chemical composition

Introduction

When choosing food products in a store and the appearance of the product, it is necessary to pay attention to information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, nutritional value, and other data indicated on the packaging, which is also important for the consumer.

Reading the product’s composition on the packaging, you can learn a lot about what we eat.

Proper nutrition is constant work on yourself. If you really want to eat only healthy food, it will take not only willpower but also knowledge – at the very least, you should learn how to read labels and understand the meanings.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional valueContent(per 100 grams)
Calorie23 kcal
Proteins3.2 g
Fats0.6 g
Carbohydrates2.7 g
Water92.1 gr
Fiber1.6 g

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent264 mcg26%
Vitamin B1thiamine0.03 mg2%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.08 mg4%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid18 mg26%
Vitamin Etocopherol0.8 mg8%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin0.9 mg5%
Vitamin B4choline11.4 mg2%
Vitamin B5Pantothenic acid0.21 mg4%
Vitamin B6pyridoxine0.15 mg8%
Vitamin B9folic acid68 mcg17%
Vitamin Kphylloquinone415 µg346%
Vitamin HBiotin0.4 µg1%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium295 mg12%
Calcium177 mg18%
Magnesium64 mg16%
Phosphorus56 mg6%
Sodium4 mg0%
Iron3.2 mg23%
Zinc0.81 mg7%
Selenium0.3 mcg1%
Copper385 µg39%
Manganese1.15 mg58%

The content of amino acids:

Essential amino acidsThe contents in 100grThe percentage of the daily requirement
Tryptophan39 mg16%
Isoleucine104 mg5%
Valine127 mg4%
Leucine191 mg4%
Threonine104 mg19%
Lysine110 mg7%
Methionine36 mg3%
Phenylalanine130 mg7%
Arginine117 mg2%
Histidine51 mg3%

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Conclusion

Thus, the product’s usefulness depends on its classification and your need for additional ingredients and components. To not get lost in the limitless world of labeling, do not forget that our diet should be based on fresh and unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, berries, cereals, legumes, the composition of which does not need to be learned. So add more fresh food to your diet.

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